Kismet: Real love stories of serendipity, cosmic timing, and meeting “the one”

The Universe Kept Sending Them the Same Message: Just Say Yes

Emily Callaway

India shares her powerful story of healing from abusive relationships, embracing and celebrating her queer identity, and learning to trust her gut — and her friends, who had been hyping Alana for a year. When they finally meet, sparks fly, but the timing isn’t right — and India lives across the country. Still, the universe keeps pulling them together through a series of cosmic coincidences: a death at a wedding, a bucket-list race, and a series of matchmakers— some of whom are complete strangers. Through it all, the message is the same: Just Say Yes. This is a story of love, friendship, and the journey to connection through staying true to one’s authentic self.

Thank you to India & Alana for your vulnerability and openness to share your powerful love story. 

You can connect with India on Instagram @southernqueeries or her website, Southern Queeries.


Chapters
00:00

Introduction 

02:38

Navigating all the wrong types of romantic relationships

10:50

The Coming Out moment

14:13

Decision to divorce and be true to herself

19:52

India meets Alana

20:40

Alana joins the show

23:37

A grandfather inspires a cosmic connection from beyond the grave

24:55

Running Towards Love

27:03

Atlanta Pride & Alana's big realization

33:12

A trip to Chicago: Just Say Yes!

41:52

The Work Trip that turned Friendship to Romance

48:04

The Moment She Knew

51:00

The Best Surprise & The Beginning of a New Life Together

53:45

Advice for Singles on Finding Love

1:00:41

How to connect with India

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